What better way to celebrate the start of the festive season than by sipping the finest bubbly and enjoying the coolest craft and international gins available in South Africa. Introducing an event like no other…. The Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair With over 60 of South Africa’s premium MCC’s (all made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style), you’ll get to enjoy the likes of Graham Beck, Steenberg, Anthonij Rupert, Tanzanite and Boschendal to name a few. Then taste and celebrate with the fastest growing spirit in the world, gin! There will be up to 50 craft and international…
Hugo Uys’ bio pic by Karl Simone By Naveen Duwadi Each month, Chef Hugo dives into the best of the ever-changing NYC food scene, offering up his top 5 restaurant…
Cleaning need not be a time consuming or even an unpleasant chore. Using only three basic products, you can clean and disinfect your entire kitchen in a jiffy. Here’s how… COUNTERTOPS AND CUTTING BOARDS These are the perfect surfaces for germs to accumulate on and need special attention to ensure that no contamination of foodstuffs occurs. Kill germs and get rid of any grime by washing your countertops and cutting boards with a soapy solution made with 1 tablespoon of MAQ Multipurpose Thick Bleach mixed with 2 litres of water. KITCHEN APPLIANCES Appliances – especially those you use often –…
21 years ago, a renowned South African chef travelled through the narrow pathways of Marrakesh and was inspired by the irresistible mounds of nougat on offer. Upon returning…
Good company, great wine and exceptional food is what we’re all about and, so, it comes as no surprise that our 2018 Food Meander in partnership with Melrose Arch was curated with exactly these points in mind. On Tuesday, 6 November 2018, we gathered for a night out on the town, kicking things off at the uber-stylish Melrose Gallery for canapés and welcome drinks. Having set the bar high, our groups of fabulous foodies meandered towards the feasts that awaited them at March, Moyo and The Grillhouse restaurants. Along with scrumptious menus and refreshments, a good host is what makes…
Start a new family tradition these holidays with a gingerbread house. No time for measuring cups or whisks? Not to worry we have a fully inclusive, no-bake solution…
Drink a toast to the start of summer at the Eastern Cape Wine Show on 29 November and 1 December in the plush ‘n cool Tsitsikamma Rooms at The Boardwalk in Summerstrand. Now in its fourth year, the Eastern Cape Wine Show brings around 40 rock star exhibitors with more than 200 wines to the palates of PE wine lovers. Celebrate with scintillating bubbles from Krone, Valdo Prosecco, Pongracz and JC Le Roux . Sip and swirl award-winning whites from Steenberg Vineyards, Spier, Oldenburg and Fleur du Cap. Savour deliciously robust reds from Boekenhoutskloof, Raka, Wildekrans and Cape Chamonix –…
By Dominique Herman Despite having done my fair share of cookery courses, I remain all but useless in the kitchen. And, yet, I persevere – most recently at…
It’s always fun creating things from scratch, so why not blend your own spice mix. We ’ll teach you how to make your own spice mix using what’s in your drawer. South Indian Spice Mix together 5ml coriander seeds, 2.5ml cumin seeds, 3 cloves, 4 black peppercorns, 15ml ground turmeric and 15ml ground cayenne pepper and grind to a fine powder. North Indian Spice Grind up 10ml crushed chillies, 5ml cumin seeds, 10ml coriander seeds, 4 black peppercorn, seeds of 4 green cardamom pods, 3 cloves, 5ml yellow mustard seeds, 15ml curry leaves and 2.5ml fenugreek seeds. Mix together with…